Hospice RN Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking a Hospice RN / Case Manager to join our amazing team!. You will be responsible to plan, coordinate and provide hospice care in accordance with the patient's plan of care which is specific to each patient

Responsibilities :

• Coordinate hospice care by working with other team members as well as with the patients / family members to ensure needs are met.
• Perform evaluations for hospice care along with informational visits as needed.
• Utilize the nursing process to provide professional nursing care.
• Consult with the attending physician and Hospice Medical Director concerning changes in patients' condition requiring order changes and / or changes in the plan of care.
• Submit complete, accurate and relevant clinical notes in a timely manner.
• Participate in IDG and case conferences as required.
• Perform on-call duties (including holidays) per policy and agency need.
• Provide education to patient / family members regarding the dying process, plan of care and offers guidance with health care decisions.
• Conduct initial as well as ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients.
• Conduct physical examinations of the patients, including vital signs, physical assessment, mental status, appetite and type of diet, etc.
• Evaluate the patient, family members, home situation and environment to determine what services may be needed.
• Supervision of Hospice Aides and LPNs who visit patients as required.

Company Description

We are a highly skilled and motivated team, with a common vision to provide the best possible care to patients / families at end of life. We strive to make an uncomfortable time, more tolerable. We are looking to add like minded individuals who can "take charge" of a situation, and come up with solutions to common problems at end of life. We take pride in being the "go to agency" for end of life issues and support. We are locally owned and operated, making interactions with families more personal. We are a non-for-profit organization that takes pride in putting "patient care" first assuring an improved quality of life for those we serve.

Company Description

We are a highly skilled and motivated team, with a common vision to provide the best possible care to patients / families at end of life. We strive to make an uncomfortable time, more tolerable. We are looking to add like minded individuals who can "take charge" of a situation, and come up with solutions to common problems at end of life. We take pride in being the "go to agency" for end of life issues and support. We are locally owned and operated, making interactions with families more personal. We are a non-for-profit organization that takes pride in putting "patient care" first assuring an improved quality of life for those we serve.